Tyne and Wear · England
Flexible bollard installation in Felling
Planning flexible bollards in Felling? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageFlexible bollards in Felling
We supply and fit flexible bollards throughout Felling, typically for sites such as high street shopfronts, small industrial units and local parades. Flexible bollards are traffic management products, not barriers, and will not stop a vehicle that is driven at them.
We work across NE10 — Felling itself and places including Follingsby. We also cover neighbouring Gateshead (1.4 miles), Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 miles), Hebburn (2.6 miles) and Wallsend (3 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Felling at a glance
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Highway authority
- Gateshead Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Gateshead Council
- Postcodes
- NE10
- Guide price
- Typically £185–£575 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £425
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Gateshead (1.4 mi), Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 mi), Hebburn (2.6 mi), Wallsend (3 mi)
Felling: typical flexible bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £185–£345 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £305–£465 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £415–£575 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and fixed; -4% for North East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical flexible bollards jobs in Felling
Around Felling, flexible bollards usually solve one of these:
- Lane separation at car park entrances and exits
- Bus stations and coach parks
- Temporary or trial layouts before permanent kerbs
What we check first in Felling
Gateshead Council is the highway authority covering Felling's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
If your site in Felling is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Gateshead Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Anchors therefore need sound concrete with enough edge distance; anchoring into thin, cracked or weak surfaces means the base works loose within weeks. On tarmac, a small concrete pad or a socket base cast in concrete is the reliable option.
- Check drilling into car park decks or podium slabs with the building owner before fixing.
- Keep pedestrian gaps and routes clear, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance where people walk through the line.
Installation, step by step
Set out the line
Posts are set out to guide vehicles along the intended path, with spacing that reads as a line to drivers.
Fit posts and test
Posts are fitted and bent by hand to confirm they return upright, and reflective sleeves are applied.
Hand over spares and records
Post and base details are recorded so replacements match, and spare posts can be left on site for busy locations. Staff are shown how a post is swapped on its base.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Low-profile deck bases | Shallow fixings for multi-storey decks where deep drilling is not permitted. |
| Heights and diameters | Commonly 750–1,000 mm high and around 80–200 mm diameter, with slimmer wand-style posts for lane lines. |
| Colours and reflective sleeves | Yellow, black, red, white or orange, with reflective sleeves for visibility in low light. |
What affects the quote
When we price flexible bollards in Felling, these make the biggest difference:
- Polymer posts or sprung-base bollards
- Surface condition and need for concrete pads
- Bolt-down or socket base
Keeping them working
Posts exposed to strong sunlight slowly lose flexibility and colour, and eventually crack; replacing the post on its existing base is usually quick. Clean reflective sleeves so they stay visible, and replace them when they fade or peel.
If posts in Felling are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Flexible bollards in Felling: FAQs
Do you install flexible bollards in Felling?
We cover all of Felling (NE10) and the rest of Tyne and Wear. We also work in Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn.
Do I need consent for flexible bollards on a public footway in Felling?
The highway authority for local roads in Felling is Gateshead Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Flexible bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
What's a typical price for flexible bollards in Felling?
In Felling, typically £185–£575 per bollard, supplied and fixed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £425 plus VAT, using our North East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
How many times can a flexible bollard be hit?
Many times in normal use, as long as the impacts are the low-speed bumps it is designed for. A heavy vehicle running right over it, or a high-speed strike, can tear it. Manufacturers give guidance for their products.
Do flexible bollards damage vehicles?
Typically very little in a low-speed knock, which is a large part of their appeal. They may leave a scuff on paintwork. A rigid post in the same position would usually dent the vehicle and bend itself.
Flexible bollards near Felling
- Gateshead (1.4 mi)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 mi)
- Hebburn (2.6 mi)
- Wallsend (3 mi)
- Jarrow (3.9 mi)
- Washington (4.3 mi)